{"id":3595,"date":"2026-08-13T12:31:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nsgh.nl\/?post_type=vacancy&#038;p=3595"},"modified":"2026-08-13T12:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:31:43","slug":"midwife","status":"publish","type":"vacancy","link":"https:\/\/nsgh.nl\/en\/vacatures\/midwife","title":{"rendered":"Midwife"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation. We are a non-profit, self-governing global movement of more than 63,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide emergency medical care during armed conflicts, natural disasters and outbreaks of deadly diseases, and help those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF provides care based on need, and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organisation that remains impartial, professional and effective, and that is what makes the difference between life and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People are our priority. At M\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res (MSF)\/Doctors Without Borders, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates, including people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital statuses, people with different abilities, and all other characteristics of diversity and how these intersect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Midwife\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever the crisis \u2014 outbreaks of disease, conflicts or natural disasters \u2014 people still need essential sexual and reproductive healthcare. Women continue to give birth, communities need access to contraception and safe abortion care, and survivors of violence need compassionate, life-saving support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a midwife with MSF, you play a key leadership role alongside our locally recruited healthcare teams. You will often work as a supervisor or manager to strengthen and support the services provided in challenging environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your expertise in both routine and complicated deliveries will be crucial. From setting up outpatient sexual and reproductive health services to supporting midwives in busy maternity wards and hospital settings, you will make a direct contribution to improving the quality and continuity of midwifery care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Midwives at MSF are an essential part of our emergency and long-term projects and help to ensure that patients receive safe, respectful and high-quality care. \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSF midwives are an essential part of our emergency and long-term projects and help to ensure that patients who need it most receive safe, respectful and high-quality care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This job description provides a framework for the role\u2019s key responsibilities and main activities; it is not exhaustive. Consequently, the responsibilities and activities associated with the role may differ from those set out in this job description, depending on organisational and operational needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives and responsibilities of the role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supervising, supporting, coaching and assessing staff in the maternity ward, including midwives, midwifery assistants and support staff such as cleaners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning and organising team activities, rosters, cover, leave and the allocation of tasks, whilst ensuring that clinical protocols and procedures are followed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To encourage effective teamwork and professional collaboration between the maternity ward and other departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee clinical activities relating to maternity care, such as antenatal care, deliveries, postnatal follow-up, family planning consultations and vaccinations for newborns, and liaise with doctors regarding patients who require specialist care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the implementation of hygiene standards, infection prevention and control, and biohazard protocols to maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that medical equipment is used by trained staff and that the cleaning, maintenance and reporting of equipment faults are carried out in accordance with established procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee the pharmacy operations department, including stock management and consumption tracking, and ensure the maintenance of medical equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that administrative data, patient records and monthly activity reports are completed and recorded accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In relevant contexts, ensure that maternity care staff are able to identify, receive and provide appropriate care to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in accordance with established protocols and in collaboration with the gynaecologist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The types of projects we assign to our midwives are very varied: setting up a small maternity centre in a rural area, establishing a programme to help victims of sexual violence, treating patients in a city hospital, and so on. Our midwives work in diverse cultural contexts and in conflict zones. It is therefore essential to be able to adapt to those specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Midwifery qualification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least two years\u2019 relevant work experience following graduation, including at least six months\u2019 clinical midwifery experience within the last two years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in managing teams and providing training, coaching and guidance to others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical experience in managing serious obstetric emergencies\/complicated deliveries (e.g. eclampsia, obstructed labour, haemorrhage and sepsis), abortion care, medical care for victims of sexual violence, and contraceptive care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willingness to work regular on-call shifts for difficult and complicated births<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work independently when caring for women and infants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience of living and working in low- and middle-income countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willingness to work in unstable and unsafe areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptability and the ability to work in a multicultural team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible and able to manage stress, organise work and set priorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluent in English (B2) and, preferably, French (or willing to learn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability of 9 months or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key assets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diploma in Global Health or Tropical Nursing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialisations in paediatrics, emergency medicine or a strong background in sexual and reproductive health\/GBV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical experience in one of the following: providing advice on family planning; caring for victims of sexual assault; treating patients with infectious diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with family planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in community medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good command of French and\/or Arabic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information and Enquiries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you recognise yourself in this profile and meet the requirements, we invite you to apply straight away via the \u2018Apply\u2019 button on this page and upload the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your most recent CV in English, not exceeding 3 pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A cover letter explaining why you want to work for MSF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clear scan of your relevant qualifications and certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration of your medical licence\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We strongly encourage candidates living in the Netherlands to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Recruitment, <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@amsterdam.msf.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>recruitment@amsterdam.msf.org<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-3595","vacancy","type-vacancy","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nsgh.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vacancy\/3595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nsgh.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vacancy"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nsgh.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/vacancy"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nsgh.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}